THE SITUATION
A manufacturer of soups, chutneys and relishes was having persistent issues with their solenoid valves failing. The valves are critical to the site’s operation, ensuring exact quantities of ingredients are added to recipes, they control the flow of product into cans and jars, and also automate the flow of cleaning agents and water through pipes and tanks. Valves were failing prematurely and in great number because excess moisture was collecting in the compressed air lines. The customer’s maintenance team contacted their local HAYLEY DEXIS branch in Inverness for assistance. As a result, a site visit was arranged for the following week.
THE SOLUTION
For the site visit, the HAYLEY DEXIS sales rep brought along an Expel demo unit, along with a representative from Original AVG to showcase the filtration capabilities of the Expel technology. The demonstration was conducted and several areas of the customers’ process were identified where Expel filters would help to resolve the issues caused by moisture in the air lines. The customer was impressed with the Expel solution and placed an order for one unit to prove the concept. This unit was delivered and installed within 48 hours.
"THE ISSUES WITH MOISTURE BUILD UP ARE NOW A THING OF THE PAST, THANKS TO EXPEL"
THE RESULT
The single Expel unit has achieved its objective of preventing the accumulation of moisture in the system by removing 99.99% of liquid water, oil emulsion fluids and solid particulates down to 1 micron. Since the Expel filter has been in-place, batch contamination, product
loss, and unplanned downtime, are a thing of the past. It is estimated that the total annual saving as a result of
this, stands at around £10,000. The customer is now in discussions with HAYLEY DEXIS about implementing more Expel filters across their facility.